Director of Project Development – Water/Wastewater
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Development to lead water and wastewater engineering projects for municipal and industrial clients on the Water Market Team. This role combines business development, project management, and engineering leadership to deliver innovative solutions for treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure. This is a client facing/business development strategic role for someone with municipal water construction market experience with project leadership and market relationships. Strong preference for candidates with Salt Lake City market experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or construction management field (ie. Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
- 10-15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater project management
- Proven track record leading complex capital projects.
- Deep experience with CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and other collaborative delivery models.
- Proven success in project management, proposal writing, and public presentations
- Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and negotiation skills
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or DBIA Certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and client negotiations for RFQs and RFPs
- Oversee project planning, design, permitting, and construction support
- Develop procurement strategies, project schedules, and cost estimates
- Manage client relationships and pursue repeat business opportunities
- Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering and project teams
Benefits
- Competitive Director-level salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility
- Self-managed PTO
- Performance-based bonus structure
- $200-260K+ Total Compensation Potential
- Flexible remote work options with travel to offices and job sites as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
